Trey McBride vs George Kittle
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 4.6 projected points separate them (19.2 vs 14.7).
Trey McBride faces NYG, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. George Kittle faces DEN, the 20th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Trey McBride, and it isn't close: 67.5 points of value over replacement separate them (126.4 vs 58.9).
The draft market agrees: Trey McBride goes first at ADP 32.2 vs 88.6 for George Kittle.
| Trey McBrideARI | George KittleSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | NYG | DEN | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 19.2 | 14.7 | McBride +4.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #13 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 323.9 | 256.5 | McBride +67.5 pts |
| Points per game | 19.1 | 15.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 126.4 | 58.9 | McBride +67.5 |
| Overall rank | #7 | #23 | McBride by 16 |
| Position rank | TE1 | TE2 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 88.6 | Kittle +56.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Should I start Trey McBride or George Kittle in Week 4?
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 4.6 projected points separate them (19.2 vs 14.7).
Should I draft Trey McBride or George Kittle in 2026 fantasy football?
Trey McBride. He projects 323.9 fantasy points with 126.4 value over replacement, vs 256.5 points and 58.9 for George Kittle (TE, PPR).